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Could alcohol have the same effect on the liver while having mono in its incubation period versus while having full symptoms of mono?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Alcohol: Is likely to have the most adverse impact on liver health in a liver that has already been damaged by mononucleosis.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 4/29/2014

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A member asked:

Could alcohol have the same effect on the liver while having mono in its incubation period versus while having full symptoms of mono?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Munshower agreed

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